UI / UX Designer Developer
Location: US, OR, Portland
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Associate
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Design

Company profile:
Can data be a thing of beauty? We think so.At Seabourne, we build web applications that consolidate, integrate, and visualize data. Our dedicated project teams partner with our clients to achieve astounding results. Happy clients and cohesive teams are no accident—we have a delivery model that is tried and true and our established team of experts are cheered on to showcase their passion and know-how. We are excited about the work we do because we are building data solutions for clients who require brilliance, flexibility, and creativity. We solve real problems, making a real difference, one project at a time.One endeavor we were proud to be a part of was building the World Resource Institute’s climate change data visualization tool, Cait 2.0. This tool gives users easy access to (literally) a world of comparative climate data. Projects like these combine our expertise with our values while serving our clients and our communities.We are builders, designers, thinkers, collaborators, and over-achievers. We believe the most passionate associates also make time for family, laughter, and serenity. Our science is delivering data solutions with flair; our art is making it look easy.Interested in joining our team? We'd love to hear from you.

Job description:
About SeabourneSeabourne (#URL_c706f4c48cf209115d33ae6f14ea78dd3e8bf0777614bfa16434c1243fc388f0#) is a boutique software company based in Washington, DC and Portland, OR.  We are experts in information integration and big data applications.  We build solutions for large government, corporate, and non-profit organizations (#URL_a66f5e93601e084325b957b075b9c1588df0fcf6db4b163d1a106f17c5b02437#, NBC Sports, #URL_0950bc09cd9abcdeb2bacfa25d52cd476c8d5ebd253a1e7846d856701a17204b#, #URL_ba4cc1d53f822db990921b002f4f90618e9f209190ce805607df20339ba783ed#, #URL_476b39b0a5ae689c75c67c84e1903239fe5cd1ab34e4e5b636bc1b101626538f#).  We are growing and are looking for people to help us continue this growth.  About the UI / UX Designer Developer RoleThe Seabourne team approaches data integration projects with a holistic view of data, its usability and quality.  Many of our projects’ successes depend partially on key GUI modules which allow users to visualize, capture or manipulate data.  The UI / UX designer will be responsible for specifications, design, and development of client GUI modules for web and mobile application.  A strength of Seabourne's is our ability to communicate well with our clients and effectively translate their goals and feedback into tangible solutions. We are a client-facing organization:  Professional communication skills are essential for every candidate we consider.

Requirements:
Responsibilities:Capable of managing your own time and prioritizing tasks and objectives in a project.Own user experience design from conceptual to tactical, including UX and Visual Design for a given project or customer solution.Impart a sense of functional design that has broad-appeal, is eye-catching, and is focused on ease and speed of use.Work closely with software engineers to realize designs, develop UI-level web and mobile modules, animations and graphical assets in rapid iterative development cycles.Be able to clearly communicate your interface ideas to our team and our clients by using wireframes, storyboards, and mockups.All team members need to be prompt with communication and punctual with deadlines.Be able to receive feedback (on performance and work) and quickly act upon it.Log your time precisely in our time-tracking system for accurate client billing.Skills and Experience:Mastery of Illustrator, Photoshop and a wireframing tool (Balsamiq, Omnigraffle).Fluent in HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and Javascript.Experience designing and producing graphics for Web, Mobile, and/or Desktop applications.An online portfolio and work samples demonstrating experience - requirement for application.Interest in data-oriented apps and the underlying business processes for which they are created.Experience developing for a responsive web and/or mobile app is a plus.

Benefits:
Location: Portland, OR.If we feel you are the right fit, you will be hired as a contractor for a minimum of 3 months. We will review your status and other opportunities at Seabourne with you monthly and prior to renewing your contract.Compensation is competitive and the work environment is exciting and supportive with great opportunities for professional development.